"The best way to start a new day is to ask God to refresh and clean our heart and mind." ~ Mariane Corbito ~

"Child of God, do you sometimes ask, "Why this cross? Why this bereavement? Why am I perplexed by this dilema? Why is this difficulty piled like a barricade across my path? You do not have the answer now, but you will. Until then, settle firmly in your faith that "all things work together for good to those who love God to those love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." ~ C. H. Spurgeon ~

"Praying we usually ask too much. I know I do. Sometimes we even demand. I think I am learning to ask enough for the moment--not for the whole year, utterly veiled in mystery; not even for the week, the month ahead; but just for today.

Jesus said it all when He told us to pray:

'Give us this day our daily bread.'

That bread is not material, it is spiritual; in asking for it, we ask for a sufficiency of strength, courage, hope and light. Enough courage for the step ahead--not for the further miles. Enough strength for the immediate task or ordeal. Enough material gain to enable us to meet our daily obligations. Enough light to see the path--right before our feet." ~ Faith Baldwin ~

as always a blessing when I read your Sabbath Keeping - praying you are finding your way in a world which isn't turning out as you'd planned. Love to you Sandra - and prayers for those doors to open you want MOST to do through

Hi Annie - in the years since Dave's death, often I've thought about Daniel's prayer being held up due to satan. And wonder...Yes, the warmer weather has been marvelous, a real blessing!

Rainey, Yes, those are great quotes, aren't they?

Hi Lynne, no flip flop time but it's warmer on the farm and that's a gift. Mahalia had a fabulous voice, I loved hearing her sing!

Thank you, Linda Sue; hope you're doing well, enjoying life and marriage. Yes, I'm happy although would still like to move, have accepted this is where God wants me...at least for here and now. love and prayers to you and yours.

Nancy, it blesses me when people say Sabbath Keeping touched them. It gives me what I need to continue; thank you.

These are some of my very favorite quotes...especially the Faith Baldwin. And this..."God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus." ~ Max Lucado ~. OK, each one is excellent! I am teaching myself to say a quick prayer as I log off. I remember you once said, you practice faith so that you have faith. Yes, me too. Always being refined. I love coming here when I can sit back, relax and read.